I will be cooking for someone who is diabetic but who also has a reaction to artificial sweetners such as splenda etc. Does anyone have good diabetic (low carb, sugar free) recipes that don't use sweetners? (I realize that there's a Diabetic forum group on this site, but I'm not a member since this is a one time request)

I've been diabetic for many, many years and diabetics can eat small amounts of sugar per serving. When I bake I use part sugar and part natural sweetener like stevia or xylitol or agave (in place of honey). All of them are low-glycemic. They are all available in health food stores or stores like Whole Foods. I do not use artificial sweeteners.

Did you want dessert recipes or all types of recipes?

A diabetic can eat the same foods as all other people should eat. Just use whole wheat or a mixed grain pasta, brown rice not white, sweet potatoes or red potatoes, whole grains, fruits that aren't tropical are lower glycemic so a better choice but all fruits can be eaten especially if eaten along with protein or high fiber foods.

Thanks for the info Chefly!!! I could use snack and dessert recipes the most since protein and veggie meals can be used for meals. I see you suggested red potatoes (or yams)...are they lower glycemic? You've been very informative!

My husband has been diabetic for years….sweet potatoes are his best friend, fixed on an open air charcoal, yum! You want something w/out artificial sugar I’m wondering if you would like to use the sugar free/fat free pudding/Jell-o etc? Since this is a one time thing I know you wouldn’t want to order the sweetener I use that is absolutely the best thing to bake with I have ever found.

In case you do want to go the Jell-o/Pudding route I’ll list a couple of my husbands favorite ~ too bad you don’t want the splendid or honey…the Apple Dews are to die for and DH’s all time favorite!

Cook the rice in 3/4 c water over medium heat until tender, about45 minutes. Add the skim milk and sugar. Cook slowly over lowheat until thickened, about 30 minutes. Cook. Add the vanilla andraisins and spoon into six serving dishes.

How are Jell-o and pudding mixes sweetened? I thought they used artificial sweeteners. I have had reactions to artificial sweeteners so I avoid them all. I think I need to do some more research. I am just wanting to eat less sugar.

Preheat oven to 425°. Pour peaches into a lightly greased (8" square) 2 quart baking dish. Combine oatmeal, flour and nuts in a bowl; stir in the butter; sprinkle over the peaches. Bake for 15 minutes, until golden brown. Serve warm, over ice cream or yogurt that you sweeten with stevia.

This is also good and you can't tell it has tofu in it. If you can't find stevia or don't wish to use it you could purchase xylitol and use 1 cup of it dissolved in either 1/2 cup fat free milk or 1/2 cup soy milk. My changes are in ( ). chefly Don't use all unsweetened chocolate, it would be too bitter. This is rich so just a small slice is enough. Oh, if the dessert is eaten right after a low glycemic meal the person's blood sugar won't rise as much as if eaten several hours later.